Adherent and invasive mycoplasma

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1991-12-02

1993-06-01

Nucker, Christine M.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

435 5, 435870, 424 88, C12N 100, C12Q 102, A61K 3900

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a novel mycoplasma isolated from the urine of patients with AIDS. The mycoplasma has unique morphological and pathobiological properties. The invention also relates to the antigens and antibodies of the novel mycoplasma, and methods of detection utilizing these antigens and antibodies. Antigenically and genetically, the mycoplasma is distinct from all other known mycoplasmas. The invention further relates to the DNA sequence of the novel mycoplasma and vaccines against the mycoplasma infection.

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